Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist. He is the nominee for United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in President Donald Trump 's second cabinet .

1 day ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation’s top health official when the senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote. Republicans voted together to advance his nomination, while Democrats all opposed.

1 day ago · RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Senate Finance Panel Approves Kennedy—After Trump Boosts His Autism Claims 48 minutes ago Palantir Stock Soars 27% To All-Time High—Becoming $200 Billion Company

1 day ago · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his ...

1 day ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears likely to soon be taking the helm as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Senate Finance committee voted along party lines, 14-13, to ...

6 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be the nation's top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee's deep skepticism of ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear before two Senate committees this week, the next steps in his bid to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There is a lot for senators to dig into. HHS secretary is a consequential job that oversees all of America's health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Responses to Questions for the Record to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Part 2; Responses to Questions for the Record to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Part 3; Further Responses to Questions for the Record to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Further Response to Senator Wyden Question for the Record to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Jan 29, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will undergo intense scrutiny over his history of controversial and inflammatory comments at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become President Donald Trump’s ...

5 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (born January 17, 1954, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American environmental lawyer, member of the prominent Kennedy political family, and activist who became a leading figure among vaccine skeptics.